Hi, I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher from Japan. I make videos about my minimal life and Japanese culture such as Kimono, Tea ceremony and Anime. You can learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips for a more simple and happy life.
I came back from Japan recently after a wonderful holiday. I loved Japan and the people. I learned so much about Japanese culture. We could learn a lot about Japanese culture, I felt as though I could live there happily. Thank you for your videos.
First time Japan visitor, I have seen the 90° bow also performed by a priest in a Shinto temple. Maybe also by people receiving a blessing during the prayer. I could be wrong of course!
I love matcha, too! I want to tell you how calming your videos are. You humour and joy are infectious! I have been going through a difficult time and start trying to let go of items, then RU-vid suggests you. I have been watching your videos and reexamine what else to keep that really enlighten my life 😊. Please keep on making these videos, they are so meaningful. Love from Hong Kong
Wow, I think I'm halfway to being a Japanese now. Most of it I believe I'm already doing subconsciously. For Japanese it's empathy, here in my country, we take it a notch higher and call it hospitality. I just need to work on my doodling, do the folding more often (because it depends on my mood), and eat simple foods and well on the way to becoming a Japanese. Lol! Although, brown rice is already a staple in my household. This is awesome. Thanks for this informative video. I enjoy it a lot. 🙏🏼
Awesome video!! I got to visit Japan years ago and have always wanted to go back. Such a beautiful place full of the kindest people ever. I was worried i wouldn't find a lot of foods i'd like before i left. Wow was i totally wrong! Everything i tried was amazing. Some things my palate wasn't use to but it didn't take long to adjust. Every place we went the people were so generous and eager to share their customs with me and ways i should eat. New follower here for sure. Looking forward to more
I liked all the tips in this video! Specially the gokumin mattress and the sleeping bag. But the magnesium bag and the cloth softener solution were also great! I have been taking cold showers as well and I think it helps to improve the imunne system. When in Japan I will try to walk around in kimono!
This was incredible Aki-san! it really inspires me to get rid of all the junk I have that I don't even use. I can't be as extreme as you but I know that I can live with less for sure. Thank you for sharing!
Rice was the fuel of growth for a nation. it fed Asia and the Americas for centuries. It is such an accommodating and versatile crop. From glue to mochi, from baby toys to sake.
School uniform-i hate it in high school when I rolled up my skirt to make it’Mini’ and roll it down when entering the school. But now I can appreciate the practice. Between me whose parents were well off and my friend whose mother sold vegetables at the market, we don’t look that much different and fashion was never a defining factor about our social status. Of course we would do our best to wear a little fancy thing (with our shoes or shirt or hair) the nuns would catch us and give a warning. Our parents would be called in for repeated offense. But now some 55 years later, those are still the nice memories I have about my pre college years with uniforms.
Very good advice. Japanese children are ingrained with community service where as America children aren't. Thus American society is a me, me, me and only me type of mentality. Societies that flourish and successful are ones that are more selfless not selfish.
The American culture is far away from these healthful habits. It is a sick society because the food industry and big pharma would never promote common sense practices since there is no money to be made. Doctors don't teach their patients preventative medicine. Schools don't educate children on good habits. So where are we to learn these important tips unless we have a personal curiosity to self educate. People accept stress as a way of life. Mental and physical disease is the result. I appreciate this video and hope it will reach a lot of people who just might feel compelled to change the trajectory of their life.
in Germany we also have something called the "Anstandsrest" translating roughly to “manners bit” or “manners piece” in English. It refers to the last piece of food left at a meal or party, which is typically left untouched as a sign of good manners and respect for others.
Im glad they have the no tatoo showing policy. Looks crazy on men and absolutely deplorable on women. But i will admit it is a nice way to point out which woman for me aren't marriage material. Great video my Asian brother
Maybe Americans just aren’t very conscientious? Many of these sound quite normal. Don’t you pick up litter or clean up unless you’re in your own house?
The glass lowering for status comes from Europe. Are you American? And Japan is probably the only country you’ve spent time in? Because loads of these customs are not unique to Japan.
